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This national retailer plans to open a new store in Columbiana Centre mall

A growing company that offers well-known fragrances is setting up a shop in a popular Columbia mall. Perfumania, which has more than 100 stores across the U.S., is coming soon to the Columbiana Centre mall in the busy Harbison shopping area northwest of downtown Columbia. There are banners up on a storefront in the mall touting that Perfumania is “opening soon” there and that the store will offer “over 1,000 authentic fragrances at discounted prices.” The new Perfumania shop will be neighbored by the Build-A-Bear Workshop and a Miniso store. The fragrance shop is going into a space that formerly was home to Francesca’s, which closed earlier this year . Perfumania touts on its website that it is one of the nation’s largest fragrance retailers, with more than 100 stores nationwide. It carries men’s and women’s fragrances, from companies such as Dolce & Gabana, Lancome, Paris Hilton, Giorgio Armani and many others. The company has been in a growth pattern, with industry publications noting earlier this year it planned to add 43 new locations throughout 2026 and 2027. The Columbiana Centre mall remains a popular shopping hub, with a number of department stores, smaller shops, restaurants and other amenities. It

Columbia, SC · 2d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Aiken Has a 2,100-Acre Forest Inside the City. 7 Things to Know Before You Walk Hitchcock Woods

Hitchcock Woods Aiken is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. Aiken...

Aiken County, SC · 3d

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The Best Fried Seafood In South Carolina Is Hiding Inside This Ramshackle Oyster Shack

There’s a restaurant in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, that looks like it lost a bet with the ocean and decided to just keep serving food anyway. The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene sits on Shem Creek like a building that arrived by accident and never left, and the seafood coming out of its kitchen is so good that people fly in from other countries just to eat there.

Mt Pleasant, SC · 3d
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Lindsey’s Dog Walking to open in Lexington

After relocating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, experienced pet-care professional Lindsey Perriello is bringing her passion, professional training and years of experience to the Lexington community. Perriello said she will officially reopen her business, Lindsey’s Dog Walking, on Dec. 1 and is now welcoming new clients throughout the Lexington area and surrounding...

Lexington, SC · 1d
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The State

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J.Crew Factory has opened along Columbia's busy Harbison. Check out where

A new shop for fashionable clothing has opened its doors in a busy Columbia shopping district. J.Crew Factory, which has stores nationwide, opened a new shop at 275 Harbison Blvd. on Thursday, Nov. 5. The store is located in the Harbison Center shopping complex that features a number of well-known retailers including Trader Joe’s , 2nd & Charles, Rooms To Go, First Watch, Mission BBQ and other businesses. “Whether you’re building a versatile work wardrobe or coordinating outfits for your next family vacation, our exclusive collection of colorful styles for women, men and kids always delivers,” J.Crew Factory says on its website. “Classic, coastal American style is part of our heritage, and designing quality pieces you and your crew can wear season after season matters just as much as getting you a great deal.” This marks the second J.Crew Factory store in the Midlands. The company also has a location at Trenholm Plaza in Forest Acres. The Harbison area is a reliably popular commercial shopping district northwest of downtown Columbia, lined with big box stores, supermarkets, hotels, theaters, restaurants, the Columbiana Centre mall and more. About 29,000 cars per day travel down Harbison Boulevard, per state Department of Transportation stats

Columbia, SC · 2d

Juan Hudson Valley

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Beloved Hudson Valley Pizza Business Moves To The Carolinas

A popular pizza business confirmed the business is leaving the Hudson Valley.

North Carolina · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Fabulous frankfurters: Hot dogs get the gourmet treatment at new downtown Aiken restaurant

AIKEN — Bobby and Allison Hilton have elevated frankfurters to gourmet status at HOTT Dogs, which made its debut downtown Oct. 31. The wieners served at the restaurant are “all beef,” Allison said. “There are no fillers and no preservatives.” And they’re also kosher. “Our bread is brioche artisan bread that we season and we cultivate into something different and new,” Allison said. The hot dogs are baked, and diners can order one served plain or topped with ketchup, mustard and/or onions.” But much fancier options also are available. The “Eight Four Three,” named for the area code for Charlest...

Aiken, SC · 1d

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Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 80 Years with Annual Banquet Bash

Batesburg-Leesville, SC 11/06/2026 - The Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a special evening of celebration as it marks 80 years of serving and supporting the local business community. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Chamber Banquet Bash, scheduled for Thursday, November 19, from 7 p.m. to...

Batesburg, SC · 1d

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South Carolina Has 5 Country Stores Where the Fried Chicken Is Better Than Any Restaurant’s

Some of the best meals in South Carolina come from places you might drive right past. A gas pump out front, a screen door, a shelf of odds and ends, and then that smell of hot, crispy chicken hits you. These country stores are not fancy, and they do not...

South Carolina · 5d

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Opening at Victory Village in Lexington: Whataburger

“A major retail transformation is underway along Augusta Highway in Lexington County, with a new Target-anchored shopping center and several other businesses reshaping the corridor near Lexington High School,” said coverage by The State published this summer. “The area is drawing national chains and local favorites alike as the county’s population continues to climb.”

Lexington County, SC · 3d

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South Carolina Family Turned a Mobile Pizza Business Into Six Restaurants Across the State

What started as a mobile pizza business has grown into six restaurants across South Carolina, with the newest location opening in August 2026 inside a restored historic building in the state’s capital. The family-owned business began by serving wood-fired pizzas at events before expanding into permanent restaurants. Its latest...

South Carolina · 4d

The Takeout

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The Southern Fast Food Chain That's Taking McDonald's Breakfast Sandwiches Down A Peg

The best breakfast sandwiches are often found in lesser-known places, and this Southern fast food chain is slowly making a name for itself in that area.

North Carolina · 5d

Juan Hudson Valley

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New Details Emerge In Death Of Hudson Valley Native Hayden Panettiere

There's been an official ruling on the death of Hudson Valley native actress Hayden Panettiere.

Rockland County, NY · 4d

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Tropical Smoothie Café Coming To Growing Lexington County Development

Lexington, SC 11/05/2026 - A popular smoothie and fast-casual restaurant chain is preparing to open a new location at a growing commercial development in Lexington County. Tropical Smoothie Café, which operates locations across the country, is coming to Platt Springs Crossing in the 5400 block of Platt Springs Road, near South Lake Drive in the Red Bank area of Lexington.

Lexington County, SC · 2d

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Paws and Pints: Macy and Milo’s Brew Pup Combines Dog Park Fun with Food and Drinks in Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - A unique destination in Lexington, S.C. offers pet owners an ultimate hangout where community, craft drinks, and canine fun come together. At Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup, guests can enjoy a bar and restaurant experience paired with an off-leash dog park, allowing pets to play while families relax with food, drinks, and sports.

Lexington, SC · 2d

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Lumber River State Park Adds 3,005 Acres Along South Carolina Border

North Carolina State Parks has bought a 3,005-acre tract in Robeson County near Fair Bluff and will add it to Lumber River State Park, state officials announced in a press release on Friday, Oct. 30. The land sits on the west bank of the Lumber River, right along the South Carolina line.

Robeson County, NC · 4d

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South Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Nov. 5, 2026

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Nov. 5, 2026, results for each game:. Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Nov. 5 drawing. Midday: 8-7-8, FB: 3. Evening: 3-0-0, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts...

South Carolina · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Artist says SC Arts Commission threatened to claw back funds over refusal to sign ideology pledge

COLUMBIA — Cristina Victor remembered feeling “so grateful” in 2025 when she learned that she was being awarded the artists’ business initiative grant, administered by the South Carolina Arts Commission. Victor, a Charleston-based Cuban-American interdisciplinary artist and educator, had launched an arts business centered on her work with ceramics. Under the grant, as a business owner, Victor was slated to be reimbursed for half of her expenses up to $5,000 for 2026. She recently finished her fourth quarter reporting, and is still due to receive the final portion of her grant funding. “The maj...

South Carolina · 2d

The State

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Recommendation of the Week: Japchae at Columbia's 929 Kitchen & Bar

So I recently turned 48, and on my birthday my wife asked me where I wanted to go out for dinner that night, seeing as it was a bit of a special occasion. I didn’t even have to think for a moment before I replied that I wanted to go to 929 Kitchen & Bar , the popular Korean restaurant on Gervais Street in the heart of Columbia’s Vista. Through the years it has become our family’s spot for birthday dinners, date nights or as a place grab food before or after a University of South Carolina basketball game. On our recent visit we opted for the kimchi bulgogi nachos as an appetizer. I usually order the kimchi cheese fries as the app, but I’ll never say no to a good nacho. And for my entree, I went with a favorite: spicy japchae with chicken. That’s wok-fried clear sweet potato noodles with red and green bell peppers, onions, scallions and carrots. It’s a savory dish with an extraordinary medley of flavors. 929 Kitchen remains a go-to place for a special occasion or just a regular Friday night. If you liked this suggestion and want to see more like it, you

Columbia, SC · 1d

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PENN Takes Its Saltwater Expertise Beyond Fishing Gear With New Waterproof Bags, Catch Coolers, and Accessories

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 1, 2026) - Saltwater is hard on everything. For anglers who spend every chance they get on the coast, offshore or anywhere the air tastes like salt, their gear needs to be ready for it. For the first time, PENN is taking its saltwater expertise beyond rods, reels and tools with a new lineup of waterproof bags, catch coolers, and accessories purpose-built for life in the harsh marine conditions.

Columbia, SC · 2d